Description:
Job Summary: Responsible for counseling students in all aspects of center life; e.g., personal and social development, vocational and educational training.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Documents monthly student counseling sessions.
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Assesses and evaluates continuously those students assigned to them on both formal and informal levels.
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Perform intake and needs assessments for individuals.
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Provides assistance to students in continuing their education or entering into additional training; and in connecting with community services necessary for successful transition from school to work.
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Submits written student reports and evaluations as needed.
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Participates in the training of all staff; especially in individual and group counseling techniques.
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Participates in weekly session with the Center mental health consultant.
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Assists with unauthorized absence retrieval.
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Confers with parents and admissions counselors. Makes referrals to local resources.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree (including 15 semester hours of instruction in social services-related instruction). One year’s experience in a counseling capacity or related field. Must hold valid driver’s license and qualify for company sponsored vehicle insurance.
Preferred: Minimum plus Previous Job Corps experience
Knowledge: Sound knowledge of counseling techniques, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, knowledge of characteristics and problems of disadvantaged youth, must maintain CPR/FA certification.
